Habenaria gourlieana

Also known as: Gourli's Habenaria or Habenaria gourlieana h.v. magna Macrocentrum mendocinum Kusibabella burkartiana Habenaria spegazziniana Habenaria burkartiana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Argentina Brazil Uruguay

General Information

Gourli's Habenaria is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. It is named after the Scottish Adventuror in the 19th century.

Flower Size

6 - 6 cm

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Medium

Large

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.